Wellington County

• 20 engraved plaques stolen in Wellington County since May, police investigating

  As of Aug. 22, Wellington County OPP say 20 engraved plaques have been stolen from bridges and historical areas since May.

  Crime

  Aug 22, 2025
  
• Wellington OPP arrest 2 in drug trafficking investigation

  OPP say two men face drug trafficking-related charges following search warrants at three homes in the region, including in Arthur, last month.

  Crime

  Mar 22, 2024
  
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• Wellington to unveil new centralized portal for families looking for child care

  The Wellington-Guelph Child Care Application and Waitlist is set to launch in April.

  Canada

  Mar 4, 2024
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• Homeless residents moving from tents to hotels thanks to Wellington County

  The County received a one-time funding from the federal government towards supporting temporary expansion of shelter spaces, providing limited rental assistance, and other areas.

  Canada

  Feb 22, 2024
• Man charged after donation box stolen from Tim Hortons: OPP

  Wellington OPP say they've laid charges after a man from Mount Forest was caught on surveillance video stealing a donation box from a local Tim Hortons.

  Crime

  Feb 9, 2024
• Ontario police release video of man allegedly stealing donation box

  Provincial Police in Wellington County have released footage of a man they are looking to identify in connection with the theft of a charity donation box.

  Crime

  Feb 5, 2024
• Applications open for Wellington OPP citizens police academy

  Applications are open until Feb. 18, and you can apply to any one of the OPP offices in Wellington County, including Fergus. The 10-week program begins March 6.

  Education

  Feb 1, 2024
• OPP nab offender on the lam in Paris, Ont.

  OPP say he's currently serving a four-year sentence for multiple drug-related offences. Officers found and nabbed him in Paris after being unlawfully at large since November.

  Crime

  Jan 12, 2024
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• Erin man faces sexual assault charges: Wellington OPP

  Wellington OPP say they began investigating after receiving reports about sexual assaults at a home in Wellington County in 2023. A 58-year-old from Erin has been charged.

  Crime

  Jan 12, 2024
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• Charges laid in fatal collision near Fergus

  OPP say a 30-year-old man from Tara is facing impaired driving-related charges following a collision in December 2023 that claimed the life of one individual.

  Crime

  Jan 12, 2024